Domestic Violence Archives - John W. Tumelty

STATE v. HENDRICKS — NEW JERSEY MURDER TRIAL — "NOT GUILTY" VERDICT

Mr. Tumelty represented Helena Hendricks, who was charged with first degree murder in Atlantic County Superior Court. The defendant faced a number of additional charges, including armed robbery, conspiracy and possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose. At the conclusion of a jury trial that lasted three weeks, the defendant was found "not guilty" of all charges.

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Accused of Domestic Violence in New Jersey? What Happens After Police Make an Arrest

November 13, 2025

If you have been arrested for domestic violence in New Jersey, your freedom, your reputation, and your family’s future are at immediate risk. I’m John W. Tumelty, former Atlantic County Prosecutor and Certified Criminal Trial Attorney at the Law Offices of John W. Tumelty. With offices in Atlantic City and Marmora, I defend individuals facing […]

Domestic Violence and Domestic Abuse

August 2, 2018

When there is physical abuse as well as threats and other harm being done by one person to another who either have a close family relationship or social/ romantic relationship this is considered to be domestic violence. Domestic Violence Defined The term “domestic violence” is used to categorize types of physical and mental abuse from […]

How to Deal with Criminal Protective Orders in Domestic Violence Cases

November 21, 2017

New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq.) provides avenues through which victims may seek protection. The victim may seek civil relief, or a restraining order, or criminal relief that allows the victim to file a criminal complaint against the aggressor.

What Is Domestic Assault?

March 28, 2017

An allegation of domestic violence can have serious repercussions. In most instances, the person accused of committing an act of domestic violence is subject to both criminal charges and a restraining order. While restraining orders are civil proceedings and can result in the accused individual being prohibited from contacting the alleged victim (among other consequences), […]

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February 9, 2016

Teen dating violence is more prevalent than ever. More than one out of every 10 teens reported being physically abused by their boyfriend or girlfriend in 2015, according to statistics released by the National Institute of Justice. As more and more reports circulate about date rapes and other forms of sexual and physical violence in […]